OCT. 14 ELECTION: What’s on the ballot?
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LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Louisiana will elect a new governor this fall.
State residents will vote in the gubernatorial primary election on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Numerous other local and state races will also be on the ballot, as well as four constitutional amendments and local tax propositions.
Qualifying for the election began Tuesday and continues through Thursday.
A candidate must receive 50 percent of the vote, plus one vote, to win a race. Runoffs will be held Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in the gubernatorial general election.
Click HERE for key dates.
Click HERE to visit the voter portal.
QUALIFYING CANDIDATES
The qualifying phase for the election runs from Aug. 8 through 10. The following list will be updated as more candidates qualify.
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